COMMUNITY UCHS hosts first Pet Talks, next one May3 By Frances Walker Upper Credit Humane Society Christine Lacombe and Trish Brown, volunteers with the St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program, and their pets Libby and Levi were the presenters at the first Pet Talks lecture series at the Acton Branch of the Halton Hills Library held earlier this month. The St. John volunteers discussed the program, the procedure for qualifying your dog to be a part of the team and patiently answered many questions. Libby and Levi charmed the guests with their calm and affectionate manner. The next lecture in the series will be on First Aid for Pets and will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. also at the Acton Branch of the library. St. John Ambulance handler Christine Lacombe with her nine-year-old Chocolate Lab Libby and This lecture series is sponsored by Trish Brown, with nine-year-old Boston Terrier Levi, show Mattea Downs (8) of Acton their wonder- the Upper Credit Humane Society. ful Therapy dogs during a presentation at the Acton Public Library. Photo by Ray Lavender Admission is free. BIGGEST MOVER WINNER: A very happy Vicki Gec displays her Lifetime Unlimited Membership with Local Motion Fitness in Acton. Some people question budgeting for a fitness membership, but Acton's Vicki Gec will no longer worry about that. Gec was named the "Biggest Mover" in a contest at Local Motion Fitness. For eight weeks, members were challenged to make fitness a habit and their visits were recorded. Many members won weekly prizes, but Gec won the grand prize of a lifetime membership to Local Motion. Gec received her prize from studio manager Sue Capper and owner Jason Fournier. Submitted photo cOMing neXt weeK... Look For The NewesT Issue oF "Make Yourself @ HoMe" In neXT Weeks neWsPaPer* With engaging editorial designed to appeal to savvy homeowners with tips, trends, advice and local advertising,you're bound to findwhatyou need for your spring renovation and décor plans! *selected areas ave s d n a flyers. coupons. deals. cash back. Thursday, April 21, 2016 - The IFP - Halton Hills - www.theifp.ca plus win You could 1 of 2 Dulux gift certificates! $500 Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca/coupons *Coupons subject to availability. Page 39